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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Cutting one food slashes risk of five cancers up to 30 percent

Research indicates that a vegetarian diet can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers, although it may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Food scientists at the Estonian University of Life Sciences acquired a device that imitates the human intestine

Estonian University of Life Sciences has obtained a unique laboratory device that simulates the human intestines to study the effect of food on the microbiome without human testing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Nutritional alert on packaging can prevent obesity, says study

A study suggests that visible nutritional alerts on food packaging could help mitigate obesity rates by promoting healthier choices among consumers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon Maceiรณ conducts research on the basic food basket, highlighting price variations; see which items

Procon Maceiรณ has released a report detailing significant price variations in staple food items, urging consumers to compare prices before purchasing.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Predators will start eating their own kind as soon as they have the opportunity

A new study highlights that cannibalism among snakes is more common than previously believed, often triggered by food scarcity and environmental stress.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Greenpeace: SOS for health from microplastics and toxic substances in ready meals

Greenpeace's latest research reveals that heating ready meals in plastic containers can release harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals into food.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Eat these 3 things daily to live for 100 years, says Blue Zone expert

Experts suggest that including just three specific food items in your daily diet can significantly contribute to a longer lifespan, based on research from Blue Zones.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonia's only gut machine helps scientists study digestion and its processes

Estonia has introduced its only gut simulator machine which aids scientists in researching digestion and the health impacts of food by analyzing beneficial compounds like dietary fibers.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Medicine between the laboratory and the market: Who writes and funds medical studies?

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the pharmaceutical and food industry funding of medical research and the evolution of medical research practices over the years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Chef Jonny Marsh's top nutrition tips for footballers to boost performance

New research reveals that a significant number of amateur footballers are changing their diet to enhance their performance on the field, with many opting for healthier food choices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU will invest 40 million USD in an agricultural research center in Mexico

The US government is investing 40 million USD in Mexico's International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to enhance food security and resilience research.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The legendary tube marmalade is back in stores. But this time with real marmalade!

Eesti Maaรผlikooli Polli aiandusuuringute keskus has undertaken the challenge of reintroducing tube marmalade, using local fruits and berries, distinct from the previous 'Kosmos' version.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kikkoman's Partner is Tokyo University of Foreign Studies: Drawing Out 'Deliciousness' through Linguistics

Kikkoman has partnered with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies to explore the relationship between linguistics and food 'deliciousness', initiating a research program for doctoral students.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

He has researched the brain for over 30 years. Especially three food items he will eat more of in 2026.

Brain researcher Troels W. Kjรฆr plans to adjust his diet in 2026 by increasing the consumption of three specific food items believed to benefit brain health.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Popular supplements are unnecessary for most people, say experts

Experts indicate that many dietary supplements are unnecessary and can be riskthe for healthy individuals, recommending that nutrients are best obtained from food.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Gunhild Stordalen's EAT Foundation is to be dissolved: - We have succeeded in many ways

The EAT Foundation, founded by Gunhild Stordalen, has decided to dissolve its operations due to changes in international funding conditions, despite having achieved significant milestones in food, health, and sustainability research.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Potential partners judge what's in your shopping basket

Research from Tesco reveals that 39% of singles consider a potential partner's shopping basket before beginning a conversation, with specific foods influencing their impressions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Foods as Medicine and Other Trends for Health Care in 2026, According to Experts

Experts predict that the integration of nutrition and diet into healthcare will become increasingly significant by 2026, as new research highlights the role of food in maintaining health and preventing chronic diseases.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Who should not eat watermelon for any reason

Recent research indicates that watermelon can trigger intense headaches in individuals prone to migraines, despite its popularity for freshness and flavor.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Researchers can't believe it: discover a possible genetic link between a vitamin and bowel frequency

A genetic study reveals a link between vitamin B1 metabolism and digestive system rhythm, identifying specific genetic variants associated with thiamine transport and food transit speed in over 260,000 individuals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Pesticide Results: These Fruits Are the Most Contaminated

New studies reported by The Guardian raise consumer concerns as some fruit batches were found to contain traces of seven different pesticides, potentially exposing consumers to a 'pesticide cocktail.'

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The secret of the freezer.. How bread turns from an enemy of diabetes to a friend of your health?

The article discusses how freezing bread can help reduce food waste and could potentially offer health benefits, particularly for diabetes management, as recent research suggests that frozen bread may be more beneficial than stale or even fresh bread.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

People lost weight while eating significantly more food โ€” here's the secret

Research shows that a whole-food diet allows people to eat more by weight yet consume fewer calories than those on an ultra-processed diet.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Ultra-processed food increases the risk of death by 60% in cancer patients

New research suggests that cancer patients consuming a high amount of ultra-processed food may have a 60% higher risk of dying from their illness compared to those with lower consumption levels.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Eating one food while you have cancer increases death risk 60 percent

Research indicates that cancer patients consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods may face a 60% increased risk of death from their illness.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NRCRI partners firm to process cassava peels into feeds

The National Root Crops Research Institute in Nigeria has partnered with Barn Holdings to convert cassava peels into animal feed, aiming to enhance food security and support the livestock industry.

Feb 4 โ€ข 02:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sejong University Discusses International Cooperation in Plant Life Sciences with Australiaโ€™s SCU

Sejong University engaged in a symposium with Southern Cross University to discuss global food crop research and collaboration in life sciences addressing fertilizer shortages.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Early peanut exposure in babies tied to sharp drop in food allergy diagnoses

Research indicates that introducing peanuts to babies in infancy may significantly reduce the risk of developing food allergies.

Jan 15 โ€ข 22:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Research confirms: Gen Z has no time for cooking, prefers delivery and ready-made meals

A recent study shows that due to their hectic lifestyle, members of Generation Z increasingly opt for expensive deliveries and prepared meals instead of home-cooked dinners.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Beware of these preservatives in food. They may increase the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes

The article discusses the potential health risks associated with high consumption of certain food preservatives, linking them to an increased risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Analyses of Pompeii show that slaves had access to more varied foods than many free citizens

Research indicates that slaves in Pompeii had access to a greater variety of food than some of the free citizens.

Jan 10 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

If you feed him well, your dog could have a bigger carbon footprint than you

A new study reveals that dogs fed a high-meat diet may have a larger carbon footprint than their owners, based on calculations of CO2 emissions from nearly a thousand types of dog food.

Jan 10 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ SME
Life & Tech

In Breads, Cheeses, and Meats. Scientists Identify 12 Preservatives That Contribute to Cancer and Diabetes

New research indicates that long-term and combined exposure to certain preservatives commonly found in processed foods may be unsafe, potentially contributing to diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

US Attack Destroys Scientific Institute and Food Warehouses in Venezuela

A US airstrike over the weekend has devastated a prestigious Venezuelan research institute and various civilian targets, resulting in significant losses including 56 soldiers.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Carrots Turn into Protein... Fungi Reduce Global Food Waste

A research team has discovered a method to convert carrot waste, commonly deemed as low-value, into protein with the help of fungi, potentially reducing global food waste.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

What do you eat first, vegetables or meat? The order is important, here's what's right

Experts recommend eating vegetables and protein before carbohydrates for better health benefits, according to recent research on food sequencing.

Jan 4 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Poor Plant-Based Diet: The Dark Side of Deceptive Food Choices

Recent scientific research reveals that a plant-based diet, often perceived as healthy, can be detrimental if it relies heavily on processed and manufactured foods, leading to poor nutrition.

Jan 3 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Relatively thin and does not create threads" โ€“ the perfect raclette cheese

Swiss researchers have discovered the key properties that make cheese suitable for raclette and fondue, including melting point and consistency, impacting the overall taste experience.

Dec 29 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The number of animal experiments falls below one million per year but the severity of tests increases

Animal experimentation in Spain has decreased in absolute terms but has seen a rise in the severity of tests, particularly among moderate and severe categories, according to the annual report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Dec 28 โ€ข 20:32 UTC

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